Church notes – October 17

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Otterbein United Methodist Church in Greenfield Anne Durham Smith | Daily Reporter

Services take place Sunday unless otherwise noted.

APOSTOLIC

Apostolic Pentecostal

The church is located at 1202 E. Fifth St. Service times are 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Activities: Bible Study Revival continues, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 17); United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Ministers Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 17); pitch-in dinner, 12:30 p.m. Sunday; Bible Study Revival, 1:30 p.m. Sunday; Nehemiah men’s group, 6 p.m. Monday; Bible study/VBS Wednesday, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Sermons are posted at www.apcgi.org/Live and also viewable on the church’s Facebook page.

Information: 317-496-6845; apcgi.org

Geist Apostolic

The church’s location is 8750 N. County Road 500W. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.

Baptist

Bethel

Services begin at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, as well as at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Temperatures will be checked at the doors when they open, 30 minutes prior to the start of each service.

Services are also viewable online. Check www.bethelbcg.org or the church’s Facebook page.

The church also has a television program, “The Living Word,” at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 7:30 a.m. Thursdays on WHMB (Channel 40).

Information: bethelbcg.org

Buck Creek

The church is located at 135 S. Muessing Road in Cumberland. The service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. It is also streamed live on Facebook (@BuckCreek BaptistCumberland), though, for those who cannot attend in person.

Information: buckcreekbaptist.net

Calvary

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays and can also be followed online at the “Calvary Baptist Church Greenfield” Facebook page.

Calvary Baptist Church, 1450 W. Main, Greenfield, IN 46140

Faith (Morristown)

Service is at 10:30 a.m. and is also viewable at “Faith Baptist Church of Morristown” on Facebook.

Grace

Services take place at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. with distancing practices in place. Services can also be viewed from home via online streaming at www.growatgrace.org/live.

Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. It can also be followed remotely via Zoom.

Hancock Reformed Baptist

The church is located at 944 E. Davis Road, Greenfield. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and is also streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Sunday School lessons will be streamed online. Prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. Wednesday; meetings are also streamed online.

Audio of the most recent sermon is posted at hrbchurch.org. Click on that title to visit the archive of sermons.

Activities: AWANA, 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Heather Hills

Worship is at 10 a.m. outdoors, weather permitting. Children’s Church will take place on the lawn at the MOM House next door, weather permitting. Live Adult Bible Fellowship is now weekly. Masks are not required outdoors as long as social distancing is maintained. (If the service is moved back inside, masks are required.) Bring something to drink, blankets or lawn chairs for seating, and tents or umbrellas for additional shade. If you have questions, call the church at 317-894-7474. The service remains viewable online at heatherhills.org.

Kennard

The church is located at 6931 W. County Road 100 South, Shirley. Services are at 10:45 a.m. They are also streamed at “@kennardbaptist” on Facebook.

Information: kennardbaptist.com

Macedonia Missionary

The church is located at 1009 S. County Road 100E. Worship is at 11 a.m. Services are also viewable on Facebook on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

Righteous Oaks

Services take place at 10:30 a.m. Sundays; worship is also viewable online on the church’s Facebook page.

Sugar Creek

Service takes place at 11 a.m. Sundays and is also viewable at “Sugar Creek Baptist Church” on Facebook. A prayer meeting has continued at 6 p.m. Thursdays using the Zoom app.

Information: 317-641-4230

Catholic

St. Michael

Weekend Masses take place at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.

Masses take place in the gym of the Fr. Severin Parish Life Center during renovation. Attendance is limited to 120. Worshipers should wear masks. Distancing guidelines will be in place. Find more guidelines and reminders at www. stmichaelsgrfld.org.

Weekly homilies are posted at www. stmichaelsgrfld.org/father-s-homilies.

Weekday Masses: 6 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Friday. Attendance is limited to 120.

St. Thomas the Apostle

Masses take place at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Masses are also viewable online at “@stthomasfortville” on Facebook.

Weekday Masses: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, noon Thursday and Friday.

Information: stthomasfortville.com

Christian

Community Christian Church

The church is located at 3123 S. County Road 500W. Worship is at 10:20 a.m. and is also viewable online on the church’s Facebook page, “@cccnewpalestine.”

Information: cccnewpalestine.com

Fortville

Services start at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The 10:30 service is also viewable online at www.fortvillechristian.com or the church’s Facebook page.

The church continues to offer drive-thru food pantry hours from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Information: fortvillechristian.com

Greenfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Worship in the sanctuary, 10 a.m. Sunday. Face masks are required, and social distancing will be practiced.

Services will be livestreamed each Sunday on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ greenfieldchristian.org.

Information: greenfieldchristian.org

Nameless Creek

Worship is at 10:30 a.m. See “Nameless Creek Christian Church (NCCC)” on Facebook.

New Palestine (Disciples of Christ)

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and also posted at “New Palestine Christian Church — Disciples of Christ” on Facebook.

Information: newpalchristianchurch.org.

Northside

The church is located at 1304 Greenfield Drive. Services begin at 10 a.m. Watch for updates on the church’s Facebook page.

Activities: Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Outlook

Located at 6531 N. County Road 600W (Mt. Comfort Road), south of McCordsville Elementary School.

Worship, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. To ensure social distancing, reserve your seat(s) online by midnight Saturday at outlookchurch.org or 317-335-3815. Services continue to be viewable on the church’s Facebook page and website.

Information: 317-335-6815, outlookchurch.org

Park Chapel

Worship, 9 a.m. (chapel), 9:15 a.m. (gym) and 11 a.m. (gym). Also online at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. via Facebook or YouTube. Sermon: “Hunger and Thirst” in the series “Portraits of the Good Life.”

Information: parkchapel.org

Shiloh

In-person services have resumed, with options for worshiping in the sanctuary, the fellowship hall or in one’s car in the parking lot. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Watch “Shiloh Christian Church Greenfield” on Facebook for updates.

Information: 317-462-3238

Shirley

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; sermon by Dan Wagner, interim minister.

Sermons are also viewable on the church’s Facebook page.

Information: 765-738-6365, “Shirley Christian Church” on Facebook.

Church of Christ

Greenfield

Service takes place at 10:45 a.m. with masks available and distancing practices in place. Services are also streamed online and transmitted to 87.9 FM in the parking lot for those uncomfortable or unable to get out.

Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Information: 317-462-6728; “Greenfield Church of Christ” on Facebook

New Palestine

Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Activities: Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Wilkinson

Services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday with children’s church available at both services.

A Bible study takes place at noon Tuesdays on Facebook Live at the “@WilkinsonChurchChrist” page.

Information: wccin.org

Church of God

Greenfield

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Services are also viewable online at “Greenfield Church of God” on Facebook or greenfield.church.

Information: 317-462-2552

Community

Brandywine

Services are at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Services are also viewable online at ibcc.tv and on the church’s Facebook page.

Activities: Grow Class 201, 9:30 a.m. Sunday; Old Testament Survey Class, 6:30 p.m. Monday; Firstline, 6:30 p.m. Monday; men’s study Truth Project, 6:30 p.m. Monday; Fight Club men’s study, 7 p.m. Monday; Grief Share, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday; Friendship Life Group, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Level 2 Counseling, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Living Grace, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Family Grace, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Power Up, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Redefine Grace, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Recovery and Renewal, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; women’s Bible study, 9 a.m. Wednesday; Wellspring drive-thru food pantry (open to anyone), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday; AWANA, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Information: 462-4777; brandywinechurch.org

EPISCOPAL

St. Matthew’s

Services are shared digitally through email or posts at “St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Indianapolis” on Facebook.

Information: stmattsindy.org

Friends

Charlottesville

Services take place at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

Information: 317-586-1967

Greenfield

Worship is at 10 a.m. Sermons are also viewable on the church’s Facebook page, “Greenfield Friends Meeting.”

Riley

Services take place at 5 p.m. Saturdays at 323 W. Park Ave. (inside the Greenfield Friends building). Services are also streamed at “Riley Friends Church” on Facebook.

The recovery group Brianna‘s Hope (www.ablbh.org) meets in person at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 323 W. Park Ave.

Westland

Worship is at 10:30 a.m.

Information: www.westlandfriends church.org or “Westland Friends Church” on Facebook

Holiness

Greenfield Wesleyan

Services begin at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The church continues to livestream services through “@GreenfieldWesleyanChurch” on Facebook.

Information: 317-462-3700

Lutheran

Cross of Grace (ELCA)

Worship is online via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. and in-person, outdoors, at 10 a.m. Email [email protected] for information on joining the online worship. Also watch “Cross of Grace Lutheran Church” on Facebook. Find sermons on Facebook or at crossofgrace.org (select “Sermons”).

Faith (LCMS)

Worship, 9:15 a.m.; Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17; Ephesians 4:22-28; Matthew 9:1-8. Adult Bible study and Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Activities: Midweek Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday; Matins, 11 a.m. Wednesday; Junior Catechesis, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Faith By Heart, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Chapel, 7 p.m. Wednesday; men’s Bible study, 8 a.m. Oct. 24.

Information: faithgreenfield.org

St. James (NALC)

Worship takes place at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

It is also streamed live on YouTube and at “St. James Lutheran Church — Greenfield” on Facebook.

Information: stjamesnalc.org

Zion (LCMS)

Services take place at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Attendance is capped at 75 per service at this time due to social distancing practices; signups for services are available at www.zionnewpal.org.

Communion is available on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Attendance is capped at 30 per time slot at this time due to social distancing practices; signups for Communion are available at www. zionnewpal.org.

Services are viewable online at “Zion Lutheran Church — New Palestine” on Facebook or on YouTube. Contemporary worship is viewable at 9:30 a.m.; traditional worship is viewable at 10:30 a.m.

Video devotionals and other updates are also posted on the Facebook page.

Information: zionnewpal.org

Nazarene

Fortville

Services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. with social distancing practices in place. Services are also viewable online. Kidspring (kindergarten through sixth grade) at 11 a.m. in gym. See fortvillenazarene.org or “Fortville Nazarene Church” on Facebook for updates.

Greenfield First

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Or watch services at greenfieldfirst.org or the church’s Facebook page.

Activities: Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall.

New Hope

Worship, 9:30 a.m., with social distancing practices in place. Sermons are also viewable at “New Hope Church of the Nazarene” on Facebook.

Information: 317-462-4960

Warrington

Services are at 11 a.m. Sundays and also viewable at “Warrington Church of the Nazarene” on Facebook.

Nondenominational

Evangel Church

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

Information: 317-326-8658; evangel-cc.org

Greater Grace of Central Indiana

The church is located at 320 W. Walnut St. Bible class, 9:30 a.m.; worship at 10:30 a.m.

Haven of Hope, The Latch Ministries

Worship is at 10 a.m. at Chapel in the Park, 28 N. State St.

Information: www.thelatch.life/haven-of-hope

His Place (New Palestine United Church)

The church meets at 15 E. Main St., New Palestine. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

Information: 317-861-4548

New Life Christian Fellowship

Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. outdoors, weather permitting. Dress for the temperature and bring a lawn chair. No reservation is required. If the weather drives services inside, the congregation will practice social distancing and mask as needed. Services can also be viewed online at https://vimeo.com/nlcfonline.

Sermon series: “New Beginnings,” based on Genesis.

Sugar Grove Bible Church

Worship, 10 a.m. Sunday at 5482 E. County Road 900N, Greenfield. The service is also viewable at “Sugar Grove Bible Church” on Facebook.

Information: 317-281-1306.

Vineyard Community Church at Mt. Comfort

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and also viewable online. Visit www. vccmtcomfort.org.

Information: 317-894-3280.

Presbyterian

Christ

Services are viewable at “Christ Presbyterian Church” on Facebook.

United Church of Christ

St. John

In-person worship has resumed with distancing practices in place. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. Both are also still viewable on Facebook.

Information: stjucc.com; St. John United Church of Christ page on Facebook; church office, 317-894-7958

United Methodist

Amity

Worship, 10 a.m. with masks and hand sanitizer available and social distancing in place. The service is also livestreamed on YouTube.

Information: 317-894-3047 or “@amitychurch” on Facebook

Bradley

In-person worship has resumed, but worshipers must register online by the Friday before services. Register for the service set for 9:30 a.m. Oct. 25 by visiting https://bradleyumc.org/re-emerging-plan/ and selecting “Register for Worship.” Services continue to be viewable at “@bradleyumc” on Facebook.

Charlottesville

Worship, 9:30 a.m. Find updates at “@christatcharlottesville” on Facebook.

Curry’s Chapel

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m., with livestreaming at 10:30 a.m.; message: “He Has Chosen You;” Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. Services are also viewable at “@curryschapel” on Facebook.

Activities: Bible study and youth group, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; informational meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday.

More information: “Curry’s Chapel United Methodist” on Facebook

Eden

Service is at 9:30 a.m. and is also viewable at “Eden United Methodist Church” on Facebook.

Information: edenumc.com

Greenfield Faith

The church meets at 328 N. Swope St. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Everyone is to wear a mask, and there will be social distancing with 6 feet between families. There will be music but no singing. There will be no fellowship time, no coffee or snacks served, and no Sunday School.

Gateway Community Church Fortville

Outdoor worship, 10 a.m. in Landmark Park.

Food pantry from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at 115 N. Main St.

See www.ffumc-in.org or www.gatewayfortville.org to view service online or find other updates.

McCordsville

Traditional worship, 9:30 a.m.; Modern Vintage service, 11:11 a.m. Social distancing practices are in place. Both services are also viewable at mccordsvilleumc.org or “@mccordsvilleUMC” on Facebook.

Angel Connection Food Pantry is open from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays.

Activities: Blood drive, 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday (sign up online at https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/…/drive_schedule/143077).

Mohawk

“Touchless” in-person service takes place at 9 a.m. Sundays. Sermon: “In God We Trust?” in the series “What’s in the Stew?” Scripture: Psalm 24:1-5; Matthew 6:25-33. Another option is to park in the church parking lot and tune the radio to 99.9 FM to listen to the service. Or go to YouTube and search for “Viral Church Channel.”

See www.mohawkumc.com or “Mohawk UMC” on Facebook for updates.

Mt. Comfort

Worship is at 10 a.m. Worshipers are asked to wear their masks and honor social distancing. Find updates at www.mtcomfortchurch.com.

Mt. Lebanon

Worship, 10:30 a.m., with distancing practices in place.

Services are also viewable online on YouTube and on Facebook live @mlumc. Visit www.mtlebanonumc.net for up-to-date information and recorded service.

New Palestine

Services begin at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worshipers should arrive early and wear a mask; masks will be available for those who need one. Find procedures online at www.npumc.com. Worship services are live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page for those who prefer to join the service virtually.

Information: npumc.com

Otterbein

Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Sermon: “Not Afraid 1;” Scripture: John 14:1.

Information: “@OtterbeinUMCGreenfield” on Facebook.

Philadelphia

Service is at 11 a.m. Sunday. Those attending are reminded to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer. See “@PhiladelphiaUMChurch” on Facebook to view service online.

Shirley-Wilkinson

Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 309 South St., Shirley.

Information: 765-738-6710

Trinity Park

Service is at 10 a.m. Sunday. Masks and use of hand sanitizer are required, and social distancing is observed. Services and online devotionals continue to also be viewable online on YouTube (click on box at trinitypark.net).

Information: trinitypark.net; 317-462-4303

Willow Branch

Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Worshipers must wear a face mask until seated and while singing. Worship continues to be streamed on Facebook live at “Willow Branch UMC.” See willowbranchchurch.weebly.com for updates.

Wesleyan

Brown’s Chapel

The church meets at 994 N. County Road 600E. Adult and youth Bible studies, 9 a.m. Coffee and Connection, 10 a.m. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. with nursery and children’s church available. Guest speaker is Courtney Dunn. The service is also viewable via livestreaming at youtube.com; search under “Brown’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.”

Activities: Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; youth group, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; GriefShare Ministry, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; prayer night, 7 p.m. Thursday.

Information: brownschapel.com

Harvest Church

Worship, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Worshipers are asked to reserve free tickets in advance at https://harvestchurchlive.com/select. Worshipers should wear masks; masks and sanitizer will be available. Seating is distanced. Services are also viewable at “@harvestchurchlive” on Facebook.

Information: harvestchurchlive.com